Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush receive a standing ovation during a ceremony to unveil their portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31,2012.

Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush receive a standing ovation during a ceremony to unveil their portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31,2012.

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama applaud former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush, not seen, during the portrait unveiling ceremony for former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush portraits, Thursday, May 31, 2012, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. less

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama applaud former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush, not seen, during the portrait unveiling ceremony for former President George W. ... more

President Barack Obama greets former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during ceremony to unveil the Bush portraits. less

President Barack Obama greets former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during ceremony to unveil the Bush ... more

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama applaud in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during a ceremony to unveil portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush. less

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama applaud in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during a ceremony to unveil portraits of former President George W. Bush ... more

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Karl Rove, Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to former President George W. Bush, attends a ceremony to unveil the portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31,2012. less

Karl Rove, Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to former President George W. Bush, attends a ceremony to unveil the portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush in the East ... more

Former White House adviser Karl Rove is seated before the unveiling of the official portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012. less

Former White House adviser Karl Rove is seated before the unveiling of the official portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush in the East Room at the White House in ... more

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Former White House advisor Karl Rove, left, and former White House press secretary Dana Perino, right, are seen leaving the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, after attending the portrait unveiling ceremony for former President George W. Bush. less

Former White House advisor Karl Rove, left, and former White House press secretary Dana Perino, right, are seen leaving the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, after attending ... more

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Former first lady Barbara Bush arrive for the unveiling ceremony of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush's portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012. less

Former first lady Barbara Bush arrive for the unveiling ceremony of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush's portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May ... more

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Former President George W. Bush, accompanied by former first lady Laura Bush, gestures in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during a ceremony to unveil their portraits. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) less

Former President George W. Bush, accompanied by former first lady Laura Bush, gestures in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during a ceremony to unveil their portraits. ... more

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Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush stand on stage in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during the unveiling ceremony of their portraits.

Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush stand on stage in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during the unveiling ceremony of their portraits.

Photo: Carolyn Kaster, AP

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Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush stand on stage in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during the unveiling ceremony of their portraits.

Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush stand on stage in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during the unveiling ceremony of their portraits.

Photo: Carolyn Kaster, AP

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Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush stand together on stage during a ceremony to unveil their portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31,2012.

Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush stand together on stage during a ceremony to unveil their portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31,2012.

Photo: Carolyn Kaster, AP

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Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush stand together on stage during a ceremony to unveil their portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31,2012.

Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush stand together on stage during a ceremony to unveil their portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31,2012.

Photo: Carolyn Kaster, AP

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Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush stand together on stage during a ceremony to unveil their portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31,2012.

Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush stand together on stage during a ceremony to unveil their portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31,2012.

Photo: Carolyn Kaster, AP

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First lady Michelle Obama speaks during a during a ceremony to unveil the portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush, both standing left with President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31,2012. less

First lady Michelle Obama speaks during a during a ceremony to unveil the portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush, both standing left with President Barack Obama in the ... more

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President Bush 41 and Barbara Bush.

President Bush 41 and Barbara Bush.

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Former President George H.W. Bush crosses his red white and blue socked feet during the unveiling ceremony of former President George W. Bush, his son, and former first lady Laura Bush's portraits, Thursday, May 31, 2012, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. less

Former President George H.W. Bush crosses his red white and blue socked feet during the unveiling ceremony of former President George W. Bush, his son, and former first lady Laura Bush's portraits, Thursday, ... more

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First lady Michelle Obama speaks during a during a ceremony to unveil the portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31,2012. less

First lady Michelle Obama speaks during a during a ceremony to unveil the portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush in the East Room of the White House in Washington, ... more

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